Master driver KAMAZ Kupriyanov expressed the desire to participate in the Silk Way rally in 2024

Team Driver “KAMAZ-master » Sergei Kupriyanov in an interview with , he said the question of his participation in the Silk Way rally would be decided later.

The 2024 Silk Road Rally will take place from July 5 to 15 across Russia and Mongolia.

— In March, you were appointed deputy chairman of the board of directors – head of the department of PJSC Gazprom. How will this affect your career in motorsport?

— This already has a slight effect, there will be certain restrictions in this regard. Last year I rode the entire bahu “Kagan’s Gold” in Astrakhan, but now I can only devote Friday and weekends, I return to work after half the race.

— Could participation in the Silk Road in July be threatened?

— It is still difficult to answer your question. Everything will be clear later. But I would really like to participate in this race.

— Mongolia returned to the rally route. Are you happy to have the opportunity to compete outside the country again?

— I’m glad there are new routes where we haven’t been yet. Mongolia will be completely different; the organizers promise sand, which will add interest to all participants.

— What do you remember about Mongolia in 2019?

— Incredible spaces and very fast slopes.

— Is it a pleasure to fly in such conditions?

— Rally raids are not only about driving, but also about contemplation (smiles). And in this regard, the Mongolian stages were ideal.

— There will be no China, which was initially on the 2024 route.

— There are pros and cons here. The downside was that I wanted to go to China and run through the local landscapes, which always challenge runners. The advantages lie in logistics; it will be possible to save time on the return,” Kupriyanov told .

Kupriyanov made his debut in the truck category of the Silk Way International Rally in 2012. His best result was fourth place in 2018.